Merton Libraries are calling on all children in the borough to show off their hidden skills and talents at this year’s Merton’s Got Talent competition.

Participants of last year’s talent competition

Throughout August, each Merton library branch will be hosting a talent show heat where children aged 4-11 are invited to show off their singing, dancing, comedy, magic or any other talent they have. The winner from each heat will then be invited along to a grand final which will be held at Morden Library on Friday 30 August at 1 – 2.30pm where the winner of Merton’s Got Talent 2013 will be crowned. Prizes throughout the competition include trophies, certificates and Amazon vouchers.

The heats are taking place at the following times:

West Barnes Library – Saturday 3 August, 2-4pm

Mitcham Library – Thursday 8 August, 2-4pm

Morden Library – Thursday 8 August, 1-2.30pm

Pollards Hill Library- Thursday 15 August, 3-4.30pm

Wimbledon Library – Friday 16 August, 3-5pm

Donald Hope Library – Thursday 22 August ,10.30am-12pm

Raynes Park Library – Saturday 24 August, 2-3.30pm

If your child would like to take part, book their place in advance by calling any Merton library or visiting your local library.  Merton Libraries’ contact details can be found at www.merton.gov.uk/libraries.